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Beach erosion: NPS closes western part of Lakeview picnic parking

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The National Park Service (NPS) closed the western portion of parking for Indiana Dunes National Park’s Lakeview picnic area at Beverly Shores on Thursday.

The closure is due to dangerous conditions resulting from recent erosion to the beach at that location. Access to the beach from Lakeview is also closed.

However, the picnic area and the parking directly to the south of it remain safe and open.

The closure will be in effect until May 1 but is subject to change depending on conditions along the shoreline.

“Lake Michigan’s water level remains well above the long-term average,” NPS noted. “The higher lake level, in combination with recent storm waves, has resulted in continued erosion and narrower beaches along Lake Michigan. The National Park Service will continue to monitor the conditions along the entire 15 miles of park shoreline.”

 

Posted 12/13/2019

 
 
 
 

 

 

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